Record #:

1499

Author(s):

Adler, William M.

Abstract:

Twenty years after the successful fight to establish a labor union at J.P. Stevens' textile plants in Roanoke Rapids, veterans of that struggle and others are using their organizational ability and biracial strategy to continue the movement for change

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 13, Mar 1994, p10-13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

J.P. Stevens and Co.; Roanoke Rapids--History; Textile workers--Roanoke Rapids; Trade-unions--Textile workers--Roanoke Rapids

Record #:

6241

Author(s):

Comer, Susan L.

Abstract:

Roanoke Rapids in Halifax County is OUR STATE magazine's featured Tar Heel town of the month. The town recently marked its 100th anniversary in 1997. The textile mills that once powered the economy are gone. The largest employer now is a paper mill with a workforce of 600. Comer recounts the town's history, which includes the state's largest historic district, with over 1,100 properties, and current restoration efforts.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 71 Issue 7, Dec 2003, p18-20, 22-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Roanoke Rapids--History; Roanoke Rapids--Description and travel

Record #:

31407

Author(s):

Lore, Richard

Abstract:

In the early1940s, Roanoke Rapids had three movie houses, including The Crum. Richard Lore describes The Crum, films featured at the theater, and popular culture during this time period.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 15 Issue 7, July 1983, p20, por

Subject(s):

Roanoke Rapids--History; Motion picture theaters; Personal narratives